RRC - Engineering Specialist III - Oil and Gas Environmental Permitting and Support Unit
Railroad Commission of TexasAustin, Texas, United States
Posted May 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations.
Job Description
The Environmental Permitting and Support (EPS) Unit is seeking a Geologist or Engineer to evaluate complex compliance data for the Compliance Team, focusing on monitoring, compliance, and enforcement activities at oil and gas waste management facilities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- Four years of experience with a regulatory agency, waste management industry, or related field.
- Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or a Professional Geoscientist (PG) in the State of Texas, or in a U.S. State with license reciprocity.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
- Telework options for eligible positions
- Flexible work schedules
- Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
- 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
- Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness and Exercise Leave
- Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
